11 weeks
Spring 2025
Collaboration with Hillary Chen and Mia Nakano
Athletic trainers (ATs) are medical professionals who work with sports teams. They are responsible for preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries directly at the site of injury.
We explored a variety of sizes before narrowing in on a smaller pack. By bringing some of our sketched ideas into rough paper prototypes, we determined that we wanted a smaller cross-body bag that included multiple accessible compartments.
We narrowed our focus on a cross body bag that could be used on either side of the body to allow for more flexible use. Beyond that, we made a point to include a two-way radio clip, an external storage solution for tape, and a larger compartment in the front flap of the bag.
In keeping with the role of ATs as medical professionals who work with multiple athletes, we created a color scheme of black with red accents in order to not clash with team colors. We focused on a waterproof and durable material that is able to withstand harsh weather.
As athletic tape is one of the most important pieces of equipment used by ATs, Sideliner has three locations for easy-access tape storage. Using a toggle inspired by fly fishing, tape is held by an elastic band that keeps it both in reach an secure.
For all other important supplies that require quick and easy access, an accordion pocket with a magnetic latch is located on the front of Sideliner.
A radio clip is located on the upper shoulder strap to keep a two-way radio handy for communication.
